The 23rd FIFA World Cup will be held from 11 June to 19 July 2026 and will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This marks the first time in FIFA World Cup history that the tournament is being hosted by three countries. It also marks the return of the FIFA World Cup to North America for the first time since the United States hosted the competition in 1994. As the world’s most prestigious football tournament, the FIFA World Cup attracts millions of fans from across the globe. This page provides the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, including all fixtures, venues, and kick-off times converted into your local time zone.
The tournament will span 39 days and, for the first time in FIFA World Cup history, feature a record 48 teams. A total of 104 matches will be played across 16 stadiums in 16 host cities located in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will consist of two main stages: the Group Stage and the Knockout Stage.
The tournament begins with the Group Stage, which consists of 72 matches played in a round-robin format. The 48 participating teams are divided into 12 groups of four teams each. The competition then progresses to the Knockout Stage, which consists of 32 matches played in a single-elimination format, beginning with the newly introduced Round of 32. From this stage onward, teams must win to advance, with defeat resulting in immediate elimination from the tournament.
All 2026 FIFA World Cup match times are scheduled according to the local time zones of the host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. To help fans worldwide, we provide the complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule converted into multiple international time zones, allowing you to view every match in your local time.
